I Built a Lake Ecosystem on My Desk

In this video, I built a fully functional lake ecosystem on my desk. I filled the tank up with the coolest species I could find, starting with plants, and eventually getting to shrimp, snails, fish, and even more… Not only did I document the process of building it, but also the daily lifestyle of every creature living inside and how they survive. Watch to the end to see how it finished off!
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Thanks to tanksfornothin for inspiring this video, go check his channel out!
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[@TerraGreen1]

Thanks for watching! Quick correction from the video: those fish are not neon tetras but glofish, I’m not sure how I got that mixed up. I hope you enjoyed, and let me know if you have any other video ideas!

[@GamingLegend-ni5qb]

I get them mixed up sometimes cuz they glow neon

[@MARKET_GARDNERI]

Genetically engineered glofish, the wild type is known as black skirt tetra

[@Pumpkin-VR2]

Do a swamp ecosystem

[@Ricardopps4728]

In the next video, include a african fan shrimp

[@megazillasaurus]

Can you put guppies and red cherry shrimp in the tank?

[@Thefirst1231_]

We got adequate tank sizes, live plants, cycling before putting fish in, and good stocking, AND it’s the 3rd video they have made, you are well on your way to being a professional, well done my friend well done (Congrats on blowing up 🏅)

[@LoFiAxolotl]

Loaches should be held in minimum schools of 8 (Glofish as they're tetras and danios in even bigger schools)... live plants do nothing but remove nitrates they have nothing to do with fishkeeping just makes you have to do fewer water changes... tanins are extremely beneficial for aquatic animals... blood worms have absolutely no nutritional value for any living being other than some iron and protein... and the tank definitely wasn't cycled enough as the lotus plant wasn't growing and after 2 weeks you definitely see some big sprouts from the bulbs... other than the tank being of a decent size this is terrible

[@Thefirst1231_]

@@LoFiAxolotl yea notice I said well on there way, this is undoubtedly better than most people’s first attempt at a fish tank please take a chill pill and there is no need to nitpick everything someone says rock on man have a good one 👍

[@Sedna7858]

0:35 bro that fish just flew out

[@TERREINATOR_TURBO]

Lol

[@marvi2347]

Ngl, for a starting tank, you're doing so good, nice upgrade for your work place

[@legthieff]

1 gamer rage and that ecosystem gone

[@wildmoika]

​@@legthieffnahh😭😭

[@Birdofthetacklebox]

Just so you know. Yo-Yo loaches can get pretty big, around 3-6 inches as adults. I’d recommend nothing smaller than a 40 gallon for them to be happy. Though the fact you mixed up glo fish with neons made my day. Though I hope you the best of success!

[@TerraGreen1]

Thanks for the info! The place I got them says they were good for 20 gallons, but if they do grow up that large I'll definitely make them a bigger tank.

[@Birdofthetacklebox]

@@TerraGreen1Good! I have some in my planted tank and they’re awesome! Also they will try eating the shrimp when they’re older but it’s fine for right now…

[@OOFtheGreat]

I was going to point out the glofish confusion too.

[@Lizardboy-111]

​@@Birdofthetacklebox yoyo loaches also eat invertebrates so that means the shrimp and snails in the video have been eaten

[@melanie_felony]

@@Lizardboy-111 WHAT

[@strawberryfield6342]

TerraGreen I literally can’t wait for you to become big, I rewatch ur videos everyday n I cant wait to see u grow !!

[@Stenie2]

Was that an intentional pun?

[@xavierzuniga3290]

What if he rages💀 (edit) I DID NOT expect people to like this,thx for the likes.

[@notdom2098]

Frr 💀💀

[@Ignitedbonnie-gz6de]

💀

[@faithdetalla689]

Yeah frr

[@JandielMartinez]

💀

[@soccerkid4life]

💀

[@max3well]

7:57 I think you can see why they’re called yo-yo fish.

[@christinagasca4728]

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[@CaptainElectrico]

Bro when will you learn it's not tea 😭

[@kennethabenis8519]

Hahaha😂😂

[@koolbeevr4950]

only in Boston

[@HermanChong-v2z]

-fr fr-

[@Icyvr-88377]

It is tea

[@MIKEYNINJA755]

Hes just making views

[@GatlinBell-si7uc]

Man I love you vids it’s not always easy to find a channel that focuses on ecosystems and uploads frequently so your channels just what I’ve been looking for so I’ll be here for a while:)

[@costika-k6l]

"I built a nuclear power plant on my gaming desk because it's boring."

[@Kingeggmangaminstuff]

Cool, you think you can teach me how to make a Russian bomb? My desk is boring too

[@aliakseibeniash8208]

Cool i put a soviet union nuoe

[@Violetsong222]

3:05 fun fact: tannins are what makes tea brown! so you saying it looks like tea was SPOT ON!

[@sampark2056]

Depending on what type of snail you got can reproduce on their own, them being slow won't be a problem for long as you will eventually have so many that they will cover every inch of the tank

[@CorgeekWx]

Mysteries aren't asexual. They also usually die if they do breed because aquariums don't provide the area above water needed for the eggs

[@SubtoMarian3buen]

2:45 "I wonder if it taste like tea" WHY WOULD YOU TASTE IT LOL

[@Sunniesamaa]

i love this channel, please keep uploading! not many videos but great quality.

[@Sunniesamaa]

this video scratched my brain 😭

[@Gavinboy6969]

Underrated KZbinr ❤

[@MiraOruc]

You should adopt an alligator 🐊

[@drewfoley3710]

I would love to watch a cave with rocks and little water puddles

[@matiasdelgado4917]

WOW MAN. ALREADY OVER 50,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN JUST 3 VIDS? KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! YOU'RE ARE MAKING IT SUPER BIG ONE DAY I BELIEVE IN YOU

[@damianjiosi7060]

i think the tannins would have made the tank look more lake-like, and would have been very healthy for the fish and plants

[@TerraGreen1]

Yeah you're right, I just thought it'd be better so I could get some clearer shots of the animals. The tannins are back in the aquarium now anyways because I guess I didn't boil the wood long enough 😂

[@elijahhanspellotes7766]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!! i absolutly love ur vids their so exiting cool amazing i have watch all 3 and its the the same for the vids that are to come!!!

[@A-50sAviation]

3:26 Ii wonder if this one tastes like tea😂😂😂😂😂

[@oliviaivie3759]

Im wondering how your channel hasn't absolutely blown up yet... I love your videos! You're doing great!!!

[@TheCubingB]

Love The Content Hope To See More!

[@Spinoyt6166]

I love nature and i am really glad you made this aquarium

[@Randomscats]

now where the hell do I buy healthy bacteria

[@Starynight343]

Ohio.

[@Randomscats]

@@Starynight343 real

[@Porgcraft559]

Actually petsmart

[@memphisdude901]

From your body

[@Randomscats]

@@Porgcraft559 aight

[@kimberlyfrancis5312]

I've watched all of your video's . 👏 👏 👏 your filming has gotten better it's kind of cool to the evolution.

[@Quivey-the-doodle]

Is no one going to talk about why did the Google search say “why is my poop green”?

[@wilaiwangonpoothorn3183]

Is bro ok?🧐

[@breadcrumbs6996]

Imagine raging and calming your self down by looking at fish

[@GoofyRylo]

Or just punching the tank at full force releasing all the fish and water. Jk but that it kinda funny to imagine

[@Витякупцовкрутойгеймер]

I love your vids so much 🎉🎉🎉but i feel that you shouldn't spoil the look of the tank at the start😅

[@TerraGreen1]

Yeah maybe you’re right

[@Jacobzy777]

Add fish before shrimp because the shrimp only feed on algi and fish waste.

[@Wallyz1582]

dude is so underrated! keep it up!!

[@jassisalh79]

I LOVEVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@ChessNerd2.0-mw8nl]

I just subbed yesterday and I'm already loving it😊

[@Tharsansan-e5q]

The snail you add is also called "Apple snail"

[@Tharsansan-e5q]

And I have one! But he/she is black

[@rey1818]

We call them glofish at work (I work at Petco). They were actually have a gene from jellyfish to make them glow under a blacklight. They inserted it to eggs and then they reproduce the gene themselves

[@Stonerfriend]

I just wanna say I’m loving the content that you provide you should definitely keep doing things like you have been doing and just keep being super creative your doing great

[@kristaharrington5982]

You should really add a foam pad underneath your tank, the weight of the water, can potentially lead to the glass cracking from not having its weight properly distributed

[@godistancen8317]

Congratulations on your third awesome video!🎉 Waiting for more cool, satisfying content❤

[@_nooby_1]

Bro this is so underrated Lets get this guy to 100k subscribers

[@ibrohim0772]

I know right its so underrated 👇

[@SophieDeane-b3c]

Yes lets get him to 100k😊😊

[@Theemogirls346]

Someone needs to get this guy tea

[@Cyroonix]

I would love to see you simulate a Minecraft biome

[@CraftVR]

Hey Terra can you remember me when you become famous?

[@lisawhereisthecultjam]

Tannins are good for your tank. Also, tannins are in lakes and will make your ecosystem healthier.

[@Adrix69420]

lets goooooo

[@wendybasile7748]

Rip to the legend

[@absalomfillipus9136]

Fr

[@Samandrewsisthegreatest]

Terra green: mini ecosystem 😊 Thumbnail: Half coral reef half underwater ghost level from super Mario world

[@balmagar6968]

“I wonder if this tastes like tea *spits it out” nope” got me laughing

[@iliasrules]

Great job You make brilliant videos cep putting the work in. 🎉

[@nqlh4e]

I love cat

[@Your_Local_fairy_hunter-12-354]

I have 12 pets 2 cats 10 glofish and my cats love watching them when the lid is open they don’t stick there hand in or whatever they get along REALY well

[@Thesinglemasterproxd]

First one XD

[@goofytimesahead]

No ur not

[@fishygotbagelsyt]

He is look at recent

[@Nexcrow]

Nice video especially being your third vid keep up the good work man

[@mage4925]

i had to sub 10/10 content

[@TerraGreen1]

Thanks bro

[@Rizzy_boii69]

0:04 BORING👺

[@chariyaclark5380]

I wonder if this will taste like tea😂

[@willamsanmyint]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ALPHATANK24]

0:04 BORING

[@peepthecreator]

Chicken finger

[@TERREINATOR_TURBO]

EXTREMELY BORING 0:02

[@Fazzz_duck]

Boring 0:03

[@ManusiaAbnormal-p7h]

2:57 "why is my poop green" "Why my dog shaking" 💀

[@secretlabs1433]

0:04 BORING

[@SubtoMarian3buen]

So are you

[@ThorMcLaughlin]

0:03 is boring

[@SubtoMarian3buen]

@@ThorMcLaughlin op sorry

[@taouschermak7462]

You Remember When You Were A Kid,And You Knew To Do Math🖕

[@Cameramanthepro]

I love these kind of videos! You earned a new sub

[@ILikeChickenOkay]

The tannins released by the wood (and other botanicals) are so beneficial to the fish in terms of preventing disease and keeping them healthy - so no need to remove them from the water☺️

[@Balloon_Times]

Educational and hilarious at the same time. Perfect

[@proudsmog2]

It’s like Serpadesign with Noah’snoah editing I love it

[@AdenWo]

“Bro, what are you cooking?” “Substrate”

[@Tiago-kt4ln]

"Does this water taste like tea” famous last words

[@TurkeyIsAdinoFan]

DANG DUDE I WATCHED ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS IN ONE SITTING

[@AlexanderMorales-yh7nz]

Keep it up 👍

[@2024-is-Crazy]

Yo just don’t rage and break the lake!

[@nikkajoycecuala5335]

When he drank the water cuz he think it was tea got me dying and my friend too 😂

[@BrittanyTarango]

You know what is a freshwater invert? A crayfish!

[@chavezlemanizle4700]

I love this. Mans showing us his learning process. Great video

[@hollyRussell-ji9su]

If you don’t have a sponge on the filter intake for the tank I recommend removing the shrimp unless you get a sponge filter or a sponge for the filter intake pump because they could get sucked into the filter and if they have babies then the babies will definitely get sucked up

[@justinbarnes2461]

Great video dude. Keep em coming

[@PackgodsEditor]

Keep up the fire workd and fir a 3rd video look at all you views in total for 3 vids

[@markescueta]

amazing!!!!!!🤩😍🤩

[@thespacedinos4037]

Ah yes, a SALTWATER Mini-lake. What next, a jungle with desert animals?

[@X_Stealth_X]

Love your videos Make more❤

[@sevis.x]

Bro you are so good dont stop pls

[@Burnz73]

I really like the ecosystem

[@Ilikecheetos-ee7bh]

Bro you are surely more entertaining than Jurassic World 😂😂

[@SacredCerulean]

Bro is an underrated W and found out abt him yesterday

[@whenddidthisallgowrong]

The fishies all gangsta until the 30 pound giant smashes his desk in due to raging at a game.

[@wolfkid144]

You actually should keep the tannins it's actually quite good for most fish especially from south America and Asia

[@amystevens6053]

I love your vids and you keep up the good work ❤

[@Kjuneholmes]

FYI, tannins are actually a good thing for your aquarium life. Indian Almond leaves are full of tannins and give off beneficial nutrients and help fight off sicknesses and diseases. Snails and shrimp love to eat what the wood and almond leaves produce, too. Circle of life.

[@jurassic-God5091]

do a jurassic park one it will look cool I bet🦖🦕

[@Kroket-xf2ve]

Love Ur content so now I can Watch a new vid keep it up🤜

[@md.abdulhaishah5523]

To watching your videos is really interesting. Need more videos like this.

[@Hunter_Jirakorn]

5:00 You just made me know something about the yellow shrimp 😭😭😭💀💀💀💀

[@Samanthathevalhater]

"Omg the shirmp ripped his arm off*what the helllllllll*"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂bruh the zebra/horse sound😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ZacharyH-ol4lo]

You should make a ocean one next!

[@OGfrog_eco]

You are absolutely amazing, you should be on 8 million subs

[@echoserangkulot1554]

Dr plant made a huge impact Dr plant will be respected

[@EuricaSevenLinomta]

My man`s taxes bout to be growing tall

[@lisagould4800]

I wonder if this tates like tea

[@Duumbo]

You have to make holes in the duckweed for plants to breath and get light most of the plants will die if you dont

[@korraz..z]

UR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST

[@Freezeberryy]

I have those same color full fish

[@NathanLoveira]

u are the best youtuber known to mankind

[@barrygamer9879]

Hi! Love the vids!

[@cyrex6261]

i love your vids keep it up dude!